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Stockport Council finance scheme open for business

The Stockport Business Finance Scheme has a range of finance packages available for businesses with loans from £500 to £500,000 to suit all business needs. The scheme, run by Business Finance Solutions (part of Manchester Growth Company) in partnership with Stockport Council, offers loans to a wide … [Read more...]

GMCA reject report on ‘negligible’ impact of Media City

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority - GMCA - has rejected what is being viewed as a flawed report claiming that the BBC move to Media City has had “negligible” impact on the city region’s economy. GMCA argued that the city region is home to a huge, thriving and booming creative and … [Read more...]

Booth Ainsworth host free HMRC review seminar

Stockport based accountants Booth Ainsworth are hosting a free breakfast seminar examining - HMRC Employer and Contractor Compliance Reviews - Are you next on the hit-list? The morning business seminar is being held at Robinsons Brewery Visitors Centre on Thursday September 21st at 8.00am. This … [Read more...]

No change for the new five pound note

The Bank of England has announced that there will no change for the new five pound note. After careful and serious consideration and extensive public consultation there will be no change to the composition of polymer used in the new five pound note and for future banknotes. The new polymer £20 … [Read more...]

So is it Stockport or Manchester?

Now there's a question: Stockport or Manchester? We know Stockport has all the physical attributes to rival many cities. Excellent shopping amenities, extensive bus, road and rail links, new retail and leisure developments and is situated just a few miles away from the UK’s largest regional … [Read more...]

New fines for operators with poor cyber security

Essential service providers who fail to implement effective cyber security measures could be fined as much as £17 million or 4 per cent of global turnover. The move is part of plans to make Britain’s essential networks and infrastructure safe, secure and resilient against the risk of future cyber … [Read more...]

Stockport businesses in line for Innovation award

Innovation is keenly demonstrated in Stockport, none more so than in the finalists for this year's Stockport Business Awards Innovation award.   Sponsored by MAN Diesel and Turbo UK Ltd, the shortlisted companies in line for an innovation award are Glossop Cartons, Life Leisure (actilife) and … [Read more...]

Stockport BID manager for Totally Stockport

Stockport’s Business Improvement District – Totally Stockport - is building a totally permanent team as interim BID manager Paul Taylor has been appointed Stockport BID Manager on a permanent basis. Since the ‘yes’ vote was announced back in October last year, an enthusiastic ‘interim’ team has … [Read more...]

Stockport psychologist in new six-part TV series

A LEADING Stockport psychologist will be sharing her expert opinion on some of the UK’s most horrifying murders in a new six-part TV series. Kerry Daynes, chartered Stockport psychologist, speaker and bestselling author, will be the resident psychologist for all six episodes of Investigation … [Read more...]

Homes in Cheadle recognised in national awards

A development of homes in Cheadle has been named as a finalist in two national housing awards. The modular homes in Willow Close, Cheadle are part of the Cross Keys Development by the Viaduct Housing Partnership, on behalf of Stockport Council. The Inside Housing ‘Development Awards’ have … [Read more...]

Stockport Homes begin move to Cornerstone

Stockport Homes are on the move as their new, purpose built offices prepare to house their teams. Staff within the Stockport Homes Group have begun moving into their new 54,500 sq ft Cornerstone office, on the site of the former Lamborgini showroom in the centre of Stockport. The Edward Street … [Read more...]

Specialist lender Together expands development team

Stockport based specialist lender Together has appointed three new business development managers to cover the North East, London and the Midlands, as it continues to grow its intermediary team across the UK. Chris Timms, Kitt Makwana and Paula Dowson are working with brokers in the Midlands, London … [Read more...]